TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rowsell,Mary C.
AU  - Murray,Charles Oliver
AU  - Staniland,Charles Joseph
TI  - Traitor or patriot?
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
KW  - Rye House Plot, 1683 -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2024-08-14; Al Haines; Originally published; London: Blackie and Son Limited, 1899
N2  - "Traitor or Patriot? A Tale of the Rye-House Plot" by Mary C. Rowsell is a historical fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the obscure Rye-House Plot during the reign of Charles II, intertwining real historical events with imaginative elements. Central to the plot is Ruth Rumbold, the daughter of a stern maltster, and Lawrence Lee, her childhood friend, as they navigate the complexities of loyalty, political intrigue, and personal relationships amid a backdrop of historical turmoil.  At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a festive May Day celebration at the Rumbold residence, where young Ruth, crowned the May Queen, dances with her long-time friend Lawrence. However, the festivities are overshadowed by Ruth's father's disapproval and a creeping sense of foreboding that Lawrence feels, hinting at deeper conflicts. The initial chapters convey the innocence of youth against a backdrop of rising tensions, with Master Rumbold’s growing suspicions and a mysterious coal barge's arrival foreshadowing darker elements. As Ruth's father becomes increasingly involved in secretive dealings, Ruth’s idyllic May Day quickly transforms into a night filled with intrigue and uncertainty, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/traitororpatriot00rowsiala
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74255
ER  -